In the quest to make higher education and training accessible to eligible and qualifying students, the government, through the Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund, has invested over N$7 billion in student funding at public and private institutions for the past five years.
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Shell reportedly makes new oil discovery
Shell has reportedly made another major discovery of hydrocarbons, the main components of oil and gas in the Orange Basin. Once confirmed, this will be Shell’s second major discovery in the vicinity, where TotalEnergies last year also confirmed a major discovery of light crude.
Fishrot lawyers rip Ueitele judgement apart
Three Supreme Court judges yesterday heard an appeal against the decision of the Windhoek High Court to refuse to grant six of the Fishrot accused bail.
Venaani fingers double-dipping doctors
Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani has said some medical doctors employed by the State have their bread buttered on both sides, to the detriment of ordinary Namibians.
Oshakati townships under water
A number of houses in Oshakati are flooded, and residents are now pleading with the town council to come to their rescue.
Education, August 26 to construct classrooms
Education executive director Sanet Steenkamp says the ministry is in talks with the August 26 company to ensure their partnership to build classrooms is realised without delay.
Church murder accused granted bail
Two men who were arrested in connection to the rape and murder of a 29-year-old woman, whose body was found dumped at a local church in Windhoek in 2021, were released on bail yesterday.
Indoor hockey women intensify training… as cold weather bites
IN spite of the cold and wet conditions in the Netherlands where Namibia’s women’s indoor hockey team is preparing for the world cup, the players remain focused.
Omvula ya loko nawa monooli
Omvula oya ningi omasiku tayi loko nawa miitopolwa oyindji yokonooli.
Opinion – Making financial resolutions work in 2023
It is incredible how many people make resolutions about getting themselves into shape when a new year begins. Very few of us, think about the ‘financial hangover’ that we are dragging into a new year and how much getting personal finances back in shape could benefit our lives.








